Peanut Butter Chickpea Cookies
A delightful twist on classic cookies, these Peanut Butter Chickpea Cookies are nutritious and guilt-free, perfect for snacking or dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan Option
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup chickpeas (cooked and drained)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine chickpeas and peanut butter in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- Add in the brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt, blending until well incorporated.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a fork.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden.
- Cool before enjoying.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg